Audemars Piguet CODE 11:59 Flying Tourbillon replica
Audemars Piguet Launches 38mm QP Watch and Gemstone Tourbillon to Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary
Audemars Piguet unveils a new perpetual calendar caliber, Caliber 7136, and a stone-dial tourbillon.
The new QP caliber, along with the Caliber 7138, introduced in 2025, eliminates the traditional push-pin mechanism, allowing all adjustments to be made via a four-position crown.
The three stone-dial tourbillon models feature ruby root, sodalite, and malachite, respectively.
Audemars Piguet celebrates its 150th anniversary in Le Brassus this September with a consistent theme: incorporating complications that the brand is well-versed in, making them more wearable. Two key highlights are highlighted. First, the perpetual calendar expands to 38mm for the first time, appearing on the Code 11.59 and two Royal Oak models, powered by the newly launched Caliber 7136 and, due in 2025, the Caliber 7138. Second, the Code 11.59 Automatic Flying Tourbillon returns in 38mm, available in limited editions with three natural gemstone dials—ruby root, sodalite, and malachite—matched with cases in white, rose, or yellow gold. replica watches Online
The perpetual calendar is where this rethinking of practicality is most evident. Audemars Piguet's 38mm models feature slimmer, fully upgraded movements: while the Caliber 7138, debuted earlier this year in the 41mm QP model, retains the day-of-the-week display, the new Caliber 7136 omits it. Both watches are self-winding, 4.1mm thick, and are the subject of five patents. The goal was not only to encapsulate a poetic complication within a smaller diameter, but also to enhance the daily experience of setting, reading, and wearing the watch. Audemars Piguet's traditional finishing—Côtes de Genève, snailed polishing, and hand-chamfering—is clearly visible behind the sapphire crystal, while the 22K pink gold oscillating weight and barrel bridge occupy a striking arc on the back.
The dial has been redesigned for improved legibility and a more rhythmic feel. Unlike the complex layout of previous models, this timepiece adopts a simple European display order: the day of the week is at 9 o'clock, the date at 12 o'clock, the leap year month at 3 o'clock, and the moon phase display remains at 6 o'clock, but is now visually centered on the 12 o'clock axis. The date display utilizes a patented 31-tooth progressive wheel, evenly distributing the numerals around the subdial. This subtle change reduces the potentially cramped feel of perpetual calendar watches. On the Code 11.59, the first week of the year, "1," is now located at 12 o'clock. AP has also aligned "MON" and "1" at 12 o'clock, representing the start of the week and month, respectively—a clever design that becomes immediately apparent upon scanning the dial. The moon phase disc itself features authentic NASA imagery. Jacob and Co. Bugatti Chiron replica
More significant than the dial design is the elimination of the case-side corrector. All adjustments are now made via the crown, replacing the traditional needle pusher. A sliding gear mechanism handles the "handshake" between the crown and the calendar mechanism. AP has printed a red non-adjustment window on the 24-hour scale, from 9 pm to 3 am, to mark the valid switching period. This structural design prevents damage if the watch is adjusted during this time—a practical concession for a complication often overlooked for fear of incorrect setting.
Each watch adheres to the aesthetic principles of its collection. The Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar watch is crafted in rose gold and features an embossed green dial. The pattern, crafted by guilloché expert Yann Von Kaenel, features concentric circles dotted with small holes to cleverly capture the light and avoid the visual effect of repeated embossed clouds. The inner ring features a printed week scale, further simplifying the dial and complementing the ergonomic design of the movement.
The Royal Oak collection maintains its familiar, iconic design. The light blue "Grande Tapisserie" dial in stainless steel with a matching snailed pattern creates a cool, technological feel that complements the angular design and interlaced brushed and polished facets of the bracelet. The beige rose gold dial adds a warm tone, complementing the blue moon phase disc at 6 o'clock. Similarly, the snailed counters and luminescent hands maintain the legibility of this generation of perpetual calendar watches. Both replica watches sale feature a 38mm case and new movements, yet retain their familiar collector's designs. For this anniversary, Audemars Piguet also released a commemorative edition featuring a vintage "Audemars Piguet" logo on the moon phase disc. One model features a vintage engraving on the caseback, offering the brand a simple way to mark the date without creating a completely separate design.
If the calendar focuses on practicality, the second watch released in September plays with dials and colors. The Code 11.59 Automatic Flying Tourbillon returns, its 38mm case featuring three natural gemstone dials—ruby, sodalite, and malachite—each housed in a precious metal case that accentuates the gemstone's hue: white gold for the red of ruby, rose gold for the deep blue of sodalite, and yellow gold for the saturated green of malachite. This innovation stems from an idea AP began exploring in the 1960s, when it experimented with hard stone dials in jewelry-inspired watches. This time, the design strives for understated elegance. The flying tourbillon is located at 6 o'clock. Its metal frame is made of the same alloy as the case, while the inner ring is brass and decorated with matching opal.
Proportion is crucial to the legibility of these watches. The 38mm case is slender, measuring only 9.6mm thick. The double-curved sapphire crystal softens reflections and highlights the geometric shape of the Code 11.59. The alligator leather strap, which matches the dial, continues the watch's color story and can be interchanged with a rubber-coated strap if desired. The hands and hour markers are luminescent, and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. Despite the beautiful dial design, these watches are not intended for occasional wear but are ideal for daily wear.
The caliber 2968 does most of the heavy lifting, making the 38mm tourbillon appear authentic rather than gimmicky. This ultra-thin automatic flying tourbillon, designed for cases under 41mm, debuted in the Royal Oak RD#3 in 2022. Measuring just 3.4 mm thick, the titanium tourbillon cage is peripherally driven to reduce weight and equipped with a high-amplitude escapement for stable energy distribution and precision. This "flying" construction allows the cage to be supported only from below, enhancing the view at 6 o'clock and allowing the jeweled dial to become a backdrop rather than a distraction. Breitling Chronomat 40 GMT replica
Each jeweled dial is cut from an extremely thin slice of gemstone and polished to reveal its grain and tonal variations. Crucially, the dial is thin enough not to affect the height of the case. The brand adheres to the principle that "no two dials are exactly alike." The brand also identifies the gemstone's origin: ruby root from Tanzania represents vitality and protection, sodalite from Brazil represents calmness and clarity, and malachite represents growth and transformation. The brand layered traditional symbolism: ruby root represents vitality and protection, sodalite represents calmness and clarity, and malachite represents growth and transformation.
The essence of both watches lies in their precise miniaturization. AP is constantly striving to redesign complications to be smaller in size without sacrificing performance and craftsmanship. This philosophy is also reflected in the tourbillon's design, with its cleverly sized movement, under 41mm, and case thickness kept in check; this philosophy is further reinforced by the crown adjustment system featured on the 38mm QP watch.
There are also subtle hints at how AP intends these pieces to be worn. The calendar function incorporates a complication typically seen as precious or exquisite into a more everyday form factor, while the crown-style interface reduces friction for ownership; for many enthusiasts, the fear of missetting the perpetual calendar is a real obstacle. Conversely, the jewel-dial tourbillon allows the material to do some of the show, while the movement remains understated, making them feel less like showpieces and more like watches that can be picked out in the morning for their color and texture. In both cases, the brand resisted the temptation to celebrate its anniversary with sheer showmanship, opting instead for a more understated approach, demonstrating that its complications can be both serious and civilized in size. Richard Mille RM 27 replica
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar
Case Dimensions: 38mm (depth) x 9.9mm (height)
Case Material: 18k rose gold
Crystal: Sapphire front and back
Dial: Green relief
Lug Width: Not specified
Strap: Green textured rubber lined with calfskin
Movement: Caliber 7138
Power Reserve: 55 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, and perpetual calendar with leap year indication
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Case Dimensions: 38mm
Case Material: Stainless steel; 18k rose gold
Crystal: Sapphire front and back
Dial: Light blue "Grand Tapisserie"; beige "Grand Tapisserie" decoration
Lug Width: Not specified
Strap: Integrated bracelet in steel or 18k rose gold
Movement: Caliber 7136
Power Reserve: 55 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, and perpetual calendar with leap year indication
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: 11.59 Flying Tourbillon
Case Dimensions: 38mm (depth) x 9.6mm (height)
Case Material: 18k pink gold; 18k white gold; 18k yellow gold
Crystal: Sapphire front and back
Dial: Sodalite, ruby root, or malachite
Lug Width: Not specified
Strap: Blue, red, or green alligator leather
Movement: Caliber 2968
Power Reserve: 50 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, and flying tourbillon
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